Social media ‘rapist-robber’ held

The police have arrested a man who woos women on the social media, rapes and robs them.

Ayo Salau was arrested after his gang’s last victim raised the alarm after being gang-raped and robbed.

The woman met Richard Samuel Gbenga on Facebook last month and they started dating.

According to a statement by Lagos Police Command spokesman, Chike Oti, a Chief Superintendent (CSP), the woman did not know that Gbenga is a rapist and an armed robber.

The statement read: “They interacted a couple of times, getting to know each other. However, on August 4, Gbenga invited the woman for a dinner and she accepted. She further told him where they would meet before taking off for the dinner.

“The suspect arrived at the agreed take off point in a Toyota Camry saloon car marked JJJ 406 DL driven by Salau.

“On their way to Lekki, they pulled over at a lonely spot, brought out cutlasses and ordered the woman to take off her clothes or be killed. Seeing she was naked, they took turns to rape her after which, they robbed her of her wristwatch and cash.

“The moment the hoodlums left, the victim raised the alarm and gave a description of their car. Police operatives attached to Maroko Division laid ambush for the fleeing criminals.

“As soon as the police operatives stopped their vehicle, the criminals took to their heels. The officers chased them and arrested Salau while Gbenga escaped.

“The suspect has since been identified by the victim and he confessed to have committed the crime. He added that Gbenga recruited him for the job.”

The Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal, Oti said, cautioned youths especially women, to beware of those who may use the social media to take advantage of them.